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Colemanite and Lizardite Physical Properties


Lizardite and Colemanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.40-2.42  
2.55  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
{010} Perfect, {001} Distinct  
{001} Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
4.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Ca 2B 6O 11 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Colemanite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Colemanite and Lizardite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Colemanite and Lizardite chemical formula.

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Colemanite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Colemanite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Colemanite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Colemanite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.

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